OTD, Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT, 2016
MBA, Business Administration, University of New Haven, West Haven, CT, 2006
BS/MS, Occupational Therapy, D’Youville College, Buffalo, NY, 2002
Michael is an occupational therapy practitioner, educator, and advocate who has served the profession since 2002. Michael received his Master of Occupational Therapy in 2002 from D’Youville College in Buffalo, NY and his Doctor of Occupational Therapy from Quinnipiac University in 2016. In 2006 he received his MBA from the University of New Haven. He is currently the Speaker of the Representative Assembly and a Director to the Board for the American Occupational Therapy Association. He is a pas t Member of the Representative Assembly and a Member of the Commission of Practice revising the associations official documents for the American Occupational Therapy Association. Michael is also a past President of the Connecticut Occupational Therapy Association. He worked for the Department of Veteran Affairs prior to coming to the University of New Haven as the Chief of Prosthetics and an occupational therapist. He served as an adjunct faculty at Sacred Heart University, Gannon University and Lincoln College of New England. Michael is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Reiki Master Practitioner. Michael is passionate and dedicated to the promotion of occupational therapy services across the life span into all practice areas for the health and well-being of those we serve. He is dedicated to strengthening healthcare professionals understanding in firefighter, police, EMS, veteran and military personnel occupational needs and wellness.
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Michael Urban, a senior lecturer in the School of Health Sciences, says that Amazon is not offering a replacement for traditional health insurance but can be added to assist with high deductibles for basic care.
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Michael Urban, a senior lecturer in the School of Health Sciences, comments on how to make Halloween safe and inclusive for everyone.
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Michael Urban, a senior lecturer in the School of Health Sciences, discusses the largest strike in health care history and the impact on patients nationwide.
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Michael Urban, a senior lecturer in the School of Health Sciences, comments that artificial intelligence still needs to be overseen by a trained provider to ensure quality care.
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Michael Urban, a senior lecturer, and director of the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program, spoke at an American Occupational Therapy Association assembly about how practitioners are addressing the balance of patient confidentiality and licensure requirements in states that have made abortions illegal.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program, discusses the importance of cardiovascular health for long-term health benefits.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program, says that if a physician is not answering a patient’s questions about their health, or not returning calls or emails, it may be time to re-think the relationship.
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Michael Urban, a senior lecturer and director of the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program, discusses the pros and cons of the FDA’s recommendation to make the COVID-19 vaccine an annual shot, similar to the flu vaccine.
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Michael Urban, a senior lecturer, an d director of the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program, shares tips on being inclusive and mindful this Halloween for all to enjoy.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and program director for the Doctor of Occupational Therapy, says jaundice, when left untreated in infants, can cause serious health issues, such as brain damage, hearing loss, and vision issues.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and program director for the Doctor of Occupational Therapy, discusses the health issues that can result from poor posture.
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Michael Urban, a senior lecturer, and director of the Doctor of Occupational Therapy, comments on the effects of mental health when dealing with debt and resources available for those seeking assistance.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctor of Occupational Therapy, discusses why it is important to have a primary care physician.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy, says there is a direct connection between poor posture and poor health.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy, comments on why new anesthesia protocols could help patients at the VA Medical facilities.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer, and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy program, says a weighted blanket can have benefits, but they will vary from person to person.
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Michael Urban, a senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy program, is one of six experts discussing the various types of providers for primary care.
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Michael Urban, a senior lecturer, and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, says there may be changes to the mask mandates at the federal level in the weeks to come.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program discusses the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down the mandate for private businesses with over 100 employees to be vaccinated.
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Michael Urban, a senior lecturer, and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy program discusses some of the changes to health care since the pandemic began.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, talks about the No Surprises Act, a federal law protecting patients from paying for medical services that health insurance companies do not cover.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer, director of Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, says that those who have arthritis, using a heated blanket in the winter months may help to relieve stiffness.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer, director of Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, discusses why rural areas are seeing a higher morbidity rate than in urban areas.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer, director of Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments many people may not realize the symptoms of shingles or know it is contagious for someone who has never had chickenpox.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer, and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy program, comments on the importance of a trust relationship with your doctor.
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Jessica Holzer, assistant professor and program director for undergraduate public health, and Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy, comment on the vaccine mandates and those claiming religious exemptions.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy, comments that most tourist hospitalizations are from those who are unvaccinated.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy program, comments on the types of vacations to take for a healthy and safe trip.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy, comments on the need for a broad vaccine mandate as a growing number of companies are requiring this from employees.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy, comments that the unvaccinated are the people that are ending up in a hospital from the Delta variant.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy, comments on the use of neck gaiters and why they make be of use for those with facial hair.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy, comments on the reasons employers have for mandating vaccines for all their employees.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments on the Northeast vaccination rate.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy, comments that if the workforce is not using their vacation time, employers need to help find solutions.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments that the FDA will need to verify efficacy claims, but early results are good.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments on the usefulness of telehealth for medical marijuana assessments for certain medical conditions.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, talks about possible side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments on the shingles virus and the effectiveness of the shingles vaccine.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments on how the COVID-19 vaccine does not give complete immunity against contracting the virus.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments on what courses will have the biggest impact on job prospects in the healthcare industry.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, answered questions about the COVID-19 vaccine from viewers.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and Director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, talks about new research that indicates those who have experienced COVID-19 have improvement on lingering symptoms.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, talks about logistical management systems that are failing to provide information about vaccines that are left unused and unfortunately are thrown away at the end of the day.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments on the long-term effects of the COVID-19 vaccine on children.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, answers questions on the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Occupational Therapy Program, comments that lower COVID-19 numbers do not mean the pandemic is over.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Occupational Therapy Program, comments on looking into your state’s options for a healthcare exchange.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments that transit agencies should prioritize frontline workers ahead of administrative staff for vaccination.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments that some companies have rolled out incentives for front line workers to get vaccinated, with exceptions under federal law.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments that COVID uncovered a gaping wound in the current healthcare system.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, wrote an essay on a person’s disclosure of vaccine status.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments on what health care issues Becerra may champion if his nomination is confirmed.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments on the State of Connecticut being well organized for distributing the vaccine efficiently.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, talks about how very cold weather impacts the spread of COVID-19 this winter.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, wrote an op-ed on why teachers need to be vaccinated to protect our nation’s youth.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments on staying home for the holidays.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments on how the FDA approved the vaccine.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and the director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, talks about the age brackets that now represent the highest cases of COVID-19.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer, director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments that finding a healthy focus is critical to well-being amid the pandemic.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer, director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, wrote an op-ed on staying safe this holiday season.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer, director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments on the need to check insurance first before selecting a primary care physician.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer, director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments on the Swedish culture’s approach to healthcare amid the pandemic.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer, director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, and Melissa Whitson, associate professor of psychology, comment on how to safely trick or treat with children.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer, director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments on what a mandatory vaccination means.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer, director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, talks about the safeguards that will be in place for vaccine distribution.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program and Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comment on the effectiveness of various types of face coverings.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate for Occupational Therapy Program, talks about the benefits of cleaning duct work amid the pandemic.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments on taking the politics out of public health issues.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration and policy, and Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comment on why schools need to vary their response to COVID-19, but all should follow specific guidelines when positive tests occur.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, talks about occupational therapy for those that are bed-ridden with coronavirus.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, talks about the ongoing restrictions of the pandemic and how people are dealing with it.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration and policy and Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, both comment on the research for saliva testing and a vaccine.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments on how fatigue and loss of benefits may impact a parent’s judgement in sending sick children to school.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments that parents should teach their children about the importance of prevention in spreading the coronavirus.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, discusses the impact of the upcoming flu season and a possible COVID spike on the health care system.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments on where the risks are from utility workers coming from hot spot states to help with the cleanup in Connecticut.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, talks about occupational therapy, the mutations of the coronavirus and the impact on the healthcare industry.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments on how grade schools can provide lunches safely to students.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer, director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments on whether people wearing masks or going to work ill for potentially having the virus mutate.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer, director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments the CDC guidelines should be clearer and stronger with regard to events and gatherings.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer, director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments on how schools can run safety drills amid the pandemic.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer, director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments on costs and manpower that smaller medical providers don’t have for healthcare.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer, director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, talks about the gaps in health insurance and health care.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer, director of Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments on the new guidelines for risk of exposure to coronavirus.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer, director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments on how COVID-19 may not be impacted like the flu by the summer heat.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer, director of Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments on how obesity should be measured as a risk factor for coronavirus.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer, director of Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, talks about the distribution of funds along the I-95 corridor.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer, director, Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, talks about how insurance needs to cover mental healthcare during the pandemic.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer, director, Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments on the CDC guidelines for phase two reopening.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer, director of Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments on the cleanliness of the gym equipment and indoor exposure to the coronavirus.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer, director, Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, discusses the importance of following protocols for restaurants and patrons.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer, director, Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments that tracking re-infections of coronavirus is vital.
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Michael Urban, senior lecturer, director of Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, answers question about how to have the best health infrastructure.